Table 1.
Morphological variables and feed intake in rats submitted to global myocardial ischemia-reperfusion
| C (n = 9) | A (n = 10) | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial BW (g) | 274 ± 15 | 281 ± 11 | 0.274 |
| Final BW (g) | 468 ± 29 | 448 ± 40 | 0.225 |
| LV weight (g) | 1.03 ± 0.09 | 1.02 ± 0.07 | 0.934 |
| RV weight (g) | 0.30 ± 0.03 | 0.29 ± 0.03 | 0.431 |
| Liver weight (g) | 14.4 ± 1.6 | 12.9 ± 2.6 | 0.154 |
| Lung weight (g) | 1.62 ± 0.03 | 1.54 ± 0.18 | 0.359 |
| Daily chow intake (g) | 26.1 ± 2.2 | 26.6 ± 1.8 | 0.246 |
C: control group; A: açaí group; BW: body weight; LV: left ventricle; RV: right ventricle. Values are expressed as the means ± standard deviation; p-value: t test.